FEMALE ENTRY, EXIT, AND RE-ENTRY TO THE LABOR MARKET
Request for Proposals (RFP)
I.
Background
Overview of Solicitation:
The USAID Takamol program, implemented by IREX, welcomes applications to propose technical
support on increasing women’s economic participation with focus on female entry and re-entry to the
labor market. USAID Takamol is working on women’s economic participation with the objective of
identifying ways to enhance women’s roles in Jordan’s economy as investors, entrepreneurs, recent
graduates, returning employees, policy makers, and political mobilizers. USAID Takamol will require a
registered organization to implement the below scope of work.
Program Summary:
USAID Takamol Gender Program is a three-year program implemented by IREX and made possible
by support from USAID. The program promotes gender equity and female empowerment in Jordan by
expanding social dialogue on gender equality, strengthening enforcement and advocacy, and
improving services for women and girls. USAID Takamol delivers support, technical assistance, and
grants to build the capacity of national and grassroots organizations , including civil society actors,
media, government ministries, and other USAID Implementing Partners to achieve gender equity and
female empowerment.
About IREX:
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to
improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society
development. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $70 million and a staff of 400
professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross -cutting programs and
consulting expertise in more than 100 countries.
II.
Scope of work
The selected organization will examine Jordanian women’s entry and re-entry into the labor market
from the perspective of climate change, specifically:
- Conduct university based perception surveys (up to 3 Jordanian universities) on Energy,
Water and Environment (EWE sectors). The survey will tackle issues related to types of jobs
available; ability of women to be part of these sectors and what types of changes required
enable to effective economic participation of women in these sectors.
- Provide national, regional and international experts to speak to university students about the
climate change related sectors and work opportunities available within them.
- Investigate women entry and re-entry to the labor market within climate change related
sectors (renewable energy, clean- tech, and resources economy)
- Organize meetings with key private sector companies and initiatives to discuss commitments
of the private sector across Energy, Water and Environment
- Create a 4-minute white board animation video on the theme of clean-tech, a mindset shift
with a focus on the role of women in this transformation
- Create 1 infograph that captures the story of clean-tech with a focus on the role of women in
this transformation
III. Deliverables
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Perceptions survey that includes data collected from three Jordanian universities
Expert speakers for USAID Takamol-led meetings with university students
4-minute white board animation video on the theme of clean-tech and women’s participation
in this sector
1 infograph that captures the role of women in the story of clean tech
IV. Timeline
Proposal submission deadline
Finalist selected
Contract finalized
All work completed
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August 11, 2016
August 15, 2016 (est.)
August 16, 2016 (est.)
October 30, 2016(est.)
Proposal content
The organization should submit a proposal containing the following components:
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Organizational capacity (maximum 1 page)
Technical Approach (maximum 3 pages)
Suggested timeline for work, demonstrating completion by the above due date
CV of key experts working on this project, details on available staff in the field
Two samples of similar work, along with a reference for each sample – this might be in hard
copy
Detailed budget
VI. Proposal Submission
Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm (Amman time) on August 11, 2016. Proposals
should be submitted in word format, and/or PDF format (3 pages).
Proposals shall be submitted in English and sent to the following email: [email protected], using the
subject line below:
Entry, exit and Re-entry Proposals
VII. Proposal Evaluation
Area
Technical
approach
Percentage
weighting
45
Organizational
Capacity
Cost
Total
15
40
Comments
Clarity and appropriateness of scope. Strategic approach in
developing studies, action plans, and reports in the EWE sectors.
Clear methodology in conducting qualitative and quantitative
research in the EWE sectors. Ability to provide networks and
linkages in the EWE sectors
Institutional experience (relevant methodologies and past projects) in
similar projects. Similar activities of technical relevance.
Reasonableness and appropriateness of cost. Clear alignment
between level of effort, technical approach, and deliverables.
100
Evaluation and ranking of proposals will be done by IREX in both Washington, DC and Amman,
Jordan. IREX may at its discretion ask for additional information.
VIII. Renewal
IREX reserves the right, based on availability of funding and vendor performance, to enter into
subsequent contractual agreements with the winning vender for a period of up to five years without
issuing a new RFP.
IX. Withdrawal
IREX reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time up until award of a contract.
X. Eligibility
Eligibility to apply is limited to organizations and companies that meet the following criteria:
1. More than 10 years of experience in the EWE sectors
2. Ability to design economy driven initiatives with consideration to climate change issues in
Jordan and the region
3. Legally registered in Jordan as a non-profit organization